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AI Math Step-by-Step Solver

Type a math problem and get a step-by-step solution with the reasoning, a check, and similar problems to try. Algebra through calculus, statistics, and linear algebra, free with no account.

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Is this math solver free, and what can it solve?

Yes. It runs on this page with no account. Type a problem from algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, or linear algebra, and the AI writes a worked solution you can read and copy.

  • Cost and sign-up: No account or credit card. Scholarly's public tools share a limit of 50 requests per 15 minutes per connection.
  • What goes in: Typed text only. Standard notation and plain language both work. Pick a problem type or leave it on auto-detect.
  • What comes out: The problem type, the formulas needed, labeled steps with reasoning, a final answer, a check, and similar practice problems.
  • The catch: It is an AI model, not a calculator, so it can be wrong. You cannot upload a photo or draw a graph here, and past solutions are not kept.

Use it here to learn how a typed problem is worked, and check the steps. If you only need a guaranteed number, use a calculator as well.

Updated October 2026

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How it works

From problem to understanding in three steps

Type a problem in plain notation or words and get a worked solution you can follow and learn from.

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Step 1: Enter Problem

Type or paste your math problem in standard notation or plain language. This page takes text, not photos.

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Step 2: AI Solves

Our AI breaks down the problem and solves it step by step, showing all work clearly.

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Step 3: Learn & Practice

Review each step, check the method, and try the similar problems it suggests.

Worked example

What a solution looks like: x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0

The solver is asked for the same seven parts every time. We wrote this one by hand to show them, and the AI's wording, method, and level of detail can differ.

  1. 1Problem type: A quadratic equation in one variable, which you can solve by factoring.
  2. 2Formulas needed: The zero product property: if ab = 0, then a = 0 or b = 0.
  3. 3Steps: Find two numbers that multiply to 6 and add to -5: -2 and -3. Rewrite as (x - 2)(x - 3) = 0. Then set each factor to zero.
  4. 4Reasoning: A product equals zero only when one of its factors does, so each factor gives one solution.
  5. 5Final answer: x = 2 or x = 3.
  6. 6Check: For x = 2: 4 - 10 + 6 = 0. For x = 3: 9 - 15 + 6 = 0. Both work.
  7. 7Similar problems: Try x^2 - 7x + 12 = 0, then x^2 + x - 6 = 0.
What to give it

Problems you can type, by subject

Choosing a problem type gives the AI a hint and is optional. If in doubt, leave it on auto-detect. These examples are good starting points.

Algebra

  • Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 13
  • Factor 6x^2 + 11x + 3

Calculus

  • Find the derivative of x^2 + 3x - 4
  • What is the limit of (x^2 - 1)/(x - 1) as x approaches 1?

Geometry

  • A circle has a radius of 4 cm. Find its area.
  • A right triangle has legs of 5 and 12. Find the hypotenuse.

Trigonometry

  • Solve sin(x) = 1/2 for x between 0 and 2 pi
  • Simplify sin^2(x) + cos^2(x) + tan^2(x)

Statistics

  • Find the mean and standard deviation of 4, 8, 6, 5, 3
  • A fair coin is flipped 3 times. What is the chance of exactly 2 heads?

Linear Algebra

  • Find the determinant of [[2, 1], [5, 3]]
  • Solve the system x + y = 5 and 2x - y = 1

For notation, x^2 means x squared, sqrt(x) means square root, and parentheses keep fractions unambiguous. Describing a problem in words works too.

Features

An AI math solver built to teach, not just answer

A math helper designed around understanding the method, so the next problem feels easier on your own.

Step-by-step working

Each solution is broken into ordered, labeled steps so you can see how the answer was reached.

Algebra to linear algebra

Algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and linear algebra - or let the AI auto-detect the problem type.

Plain-language explanations

Each step is explained in clear language, so you understand the reasoning behind the method, not just the result.

A check and practice problems

Each solution is asked to verify its answer and suggest similar problems, so you can try the same method yourself.

Reasoning you can check

The working is laid out so you can test each step. It is AI output, not a computer algebra system, so verify anything that matters.

Copy and keep practicing

Copy a solution into your notes, then work through the similar problems it suggests.

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What to watch for

A worked solution can look right and still be wrong. These habits keep it useful.

  • It is not a calculator. A language model writes every line. No computer algebra system verifies the arithmetic, and longer calculations give it more chances to slip.
  • The check can share the mistake. The same model writes the verification step, so a confident check is not proof. Substitute the answer back in yourself.
  • Text in, text out. There is no photo or file input and no graph. Retype a problem from a picture, and watch for symbols that are easy to mistype.
  • Notation may look raw. Expressions come back in LaTeX notation, and this page shows them as written rather than typeset. Copy gives you that same text.
  • One problem at a time works best. A long problem set gives you thinner explanations and more to verify. Send each question separately.
  • Nothing is saved. Try Another and leaving the page both clear your solution. Copy it first, because registering later will not recover it.
Is it the right tool?

When this math solver helps

Best for

  • Students stuck on a typed problem who want to see the method, not just the result.
  • Comparing your own working to a full solution to find where you went wrong.
  • Getting extra practice problems on the same idea.
  • Adults refreshing rusty math for a course, certification, or job.

Not for

  • Calculations with real consequences, such as dosages or engineering loads. Use a verified tool and a qualified person.
  • Assessments or homework where your course does not allow AI help. If you want feedback on your own solution, use the AI Homework Checker.
  • Having every formula on one page before an exam. For that, use the Formula Sheet Generator.
  • Testing yourself on a whole unit of notes. For that, use the Practice Test Generator.
Why it helps

Understand the method, not just the answer

A final answer alone teaches you almost nothing - the next problem will look just as hard. What actually helps is seeing the method: which step comes first, why it works, and where students usually slip.

This solver shows the full working for your problem, one step at a time, with each step explained in plain language. You can follow the logic, spot where your own attempt went wrong, and learn the pattern.

Because you can see and check every step, it stays a study tool rather than a shortcut. Practice a few similar problems and the same method starts to feel natural on your own.

FAQ

Math solver questions

Is there a free math solver without signup?

Yes. This AI math solver is free and works right on this page with no account required: type a problem and get the step-by-step solution. The shared limit is 50 requests per 15 minutes per connection across Scholarly's public tools. Solutions are not saved, so copy what you want to keep.

How do I solve a math problem?

Type or paste your math problem into the box above, choose a problem type or leave it on auto-detect, and press Solve Problem. The AI returns the steps, the reasoning, a final answer, a check, and similar problems to try.

Is the AI math solver accurate?

It is often helpful, but we make no accuracy guarantee. Every step comes from an AI language model on a fast, low-cost tier, not a computer algebra system, and it can make arithmetic or logic mistakes. Its check is written by the same model, so it can miss its own error. Substitute your answer back in or confirm it with a calculator when it matters.

What types of math problems can I solve?

Our solver handles algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and linear algebra. You can also let the AI auto-detect the problem type.

Does it show the steps, or just the answer?

It shows the steps. The Show all steps option is on by default, and the solver is asked to label each step, explain the reasoning, and mark the final answer clearly. That is the point of the tool, since seeing the method is what helps with the next problem.

Can it solve word problems?

Yes, you can type them in plain language. Include every number and unit, and say what you need to find. The solver starts by identifying the problem type and the formulas it will use, so read that part first: if it misread the setup, every later step will be wrong too.

Can it solve calculus problems step by step?

Yes. You can type derivatives, integrals, and limits, such as the derivative of x^2 + 3x - 4 or the integral of sin(x)cos(x) dx, and either choose Calculus or leave it on auto-detect. You get the rule used at each step and the final answer. For long multi-part problems, send one part at a time so you can check each result.

Can it help with statistics and linear algebra?

Yes. Both are options in the problem type menu. Type your data or matrix directly, such as the mean and standard deviation of 4, 8, 6, 5, 3 or the determinant of [[2, 1], [5, 3]]. Keep data sets short, since it works by reasoning through the numbers rather than running statistical software.

Can AI solve math from a PDF or photo?

Not on this page, which takes typed text only. With a free Scholarly account you can upload a PDF problem set or an image of a problem and ask about it in chat. Free is limited to 1 upload (8 MB, first 32 PDF pages) and 3 chat messages, both lifetime, so choose your question carefully. Paid plans have unlimited uploads and Auto chat.

How do I type exponents, square roots, and fractions?

Plain keyboard notation works: x^2 for exponents, sqrt(x) for square roots, and (x + 1)/(x - 1) for fractions. Use parentheses wherever a fraction or exponent has more than one term, because 1/x + 1 and 1/(x + 1) are different problems.

Can it graph equations?

No. The solver returns written steps and notation, with no plots or graphing. It can describe features of a graph in words, such as intercepts, but use a graphing calculator when you need to see the curve.

Can it write proofs?

You can ask, and it will attempt one in steps. Treat a proof as a draft: a language model can produce an argument that reads well and skips or breaks a step. It is most useful for seeing a possible approach, which you then verify line by line against your course's definitions and theorems.

Can I use an AI math solver for homework?

That depends on your course's rules, so check them first. It works best after you have tried the problem: compare your working with the steps to find where you went off track, then do a similar problem on your own. To have your own written solution reviewed, use the AI Homework Checker.

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